What we do
Recreational Center
The Louis Armstrong Recreational Center
The Louis Armstrong Recreational Center features a regulation-sized gymnasium, where hundreds participate in basketball tournaments, soccer competitions, karate and dance classes. The gymnasium also boasts a state-of-the-art boxing ring where students learn boxing techniques, as well as a weight room for cardio and strength training. It is available for after-school activities and to the community at large for special events during unscheduled time slots.
For rental inquiries please contact Darnell Childs, Recreation Manager, at 718-651-0096 (Ext. 238) or via email at d.childs@elmcor.org.
Other Services
Behavioral Health Services
Elmcor offers a 51-bed facility for adult men and women with chronic substance use disorders. Residents are assessed for person-centered, family-focused, community-connected care.
Youth Services
Elmcor operates the first and only Youth Recovery Club House in Queens funded by Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS), and operates within our recreation building. The Youth Clubhouse is open to all Queens youth ages 12-25 and their families.
Housing Services
In February 2024, Elmcor launched its Housing Services program with the opening of the Helen M. Marshall Manor, a state-of-the-art, 30-unit apartment building that provides affordable and supportive housing, including 21 units for people recovering from substance misuse and/or mental health issues and 9 units for older adults experiencing unstable housing situations.